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temptation

Meaning of “temptation”

Sense 1: A trial, testing, or adversity. Sense 2: An enticement to sin.

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First occurrence: Psalms 95:8

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Psalms 95:8
Harden not your heart, as in the provocation, and as in the day of temptation in the wilderness:
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1611 witness · Psalms 95:8 · retained source text

Harden not your heart, as in the prouocation: and as in the day of temptation, in the wildernesse:

1611 marginal noteHeb. contention.

1611 marginal noteHeb.3.7. and 4.7.

1611 marginal noteNum.14.22. &c.

1611 marginal noteExod. 17.2. and 7.

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